Assignment:
Choose one of the following and produce a well developed essay (5 paragraphs)
1) Discuss 3 of the timeless issues that are present in the play.
How does Hansberry present the issues?
What characters are involved?
How are these issues present in today's society?
**Each issue should have its own body paragraph and contain a direct quote from the book.
Issues: Racism, Family Tensions, The Unconditional Love of Family, Religious Beliefs, Sexism, The American Dream, Con Men & Personal Redemption.
2) Discuss the transformation of Walter Lee in the play. Discuss Walter at the beginning of the play, the first change he goes through and lastly discuss the man Walter Lee is at the end of the play. Each of these parts (3), should have its own body paragraph and include a direct quote from the play to support your views.
To review and read literary criticisms related to this play and its themes, use the following links:
Literary Themes
Find information regarding literary themes and thematic elements
Literary Techniques
This link provides useful information regarding techniques used in literature
Literature Resource Center
- This database has many articles concerning the author and this play.
In addition to searching using the Title or Name of Author you can search themes or issues found in the novel.
Additionally, you can also access the Suffolk Library Web and utilize the sources there.
Once entering the site, click on E Resources on the left hand side. You will use the barcode: 21248001400456 and password jordan Within this collection of databases - you might find information on your topic in the database Literature Reference Center
